The Butterfly Connection

[hummingbird11]

got it! thanks! FF/SF ice cream?? yeahhhh!

Originally Posted by btinc

Bagels
Pasta
Rice
Bread
Cereal
FF/SF Ice Cream
Pancakes
Waffles
Crackers
If its low fat or fat free, have at it!
Remember, no additional fats.
The basics of a refeed.

[sarahm19]

Hi there. I just wanted to say how inspirational you are! (Not only through your low carb journey but through Ovarian cancer and everything yuckly that came along with it ). I am BRCA-2 positive. You probably know what that is, but in case you don't or for anyone else who reads this...my chances of breast and ovarian cancer are above 85%. I'm still in my 20s and have no children yet but I'm getting my ovaries out at age 30. Anyway, I wanted to say hi because I just felt like even though I dont know you I'm so impressed by you. And I love all the links on loving your self. Keep up your great attitude!!

PS I am obsessed with butterflies! I collect butterfly everythings, they are all over my house. My grandpa always loved butterflies and he was one of my best friends. He recently passed away and now I've found my love of butterflies to be even stronger.

[hummingbird11]

Wow. Sarah. I don't even know what to say. Me, an inspiration?
Thank you so much for your very kind words! You made my day!

Yes I know exactly what a positive BRCA test means. I'm so sorry.
Why did you get tested? Does ovarian/breast cancer run in your family?

I think it's very wise to have your ovaries removed later. Meanwhile have you considered getting an annual CA-125 blood test; vaginal ultrasound and CT? (Just for a baseline so you can keep a tight eye on things). Because in keeping a close eye on things with all of that info, you might even be able to delay the surgery until age 35, just in case if you're not ready at age 30. And as you probably know, pregnancy can actually lessen your chances of Ovarian Cancer. Just a thought.

I don't have kids either. But I figure if/when I'm ever ready, there are a zillion kids out there that need good homes.

Yes, I had quite the Journey ~

Sometimes when I think of those 2 years, the soundtrack that plays in my mind is an old Van Halen song:

I been to the edge, and there I stood and looked down ...
You know I lost a lot of friends there baby, I got no time to mess around ...

I stood at the edge of no return; literally on the brink of death. But my Journey was a gift. A huge gift of perspective of what's important in life; and what's not. I’m not the work-a-holic I once was. Nor the perfectionist. I'd much rather be on a dog hike than making sure the dishes are done or the bills are paid.

Time is so precious to me now. Everything is so precious to me now.

Luckily, I have an Angel of a Hubby (20 years) and he understands & supports me. They say that serious illness/death/loss - either strengthens your marriage or weakens it. Well I’m happy to say that we are stronger than ever! And my beautiful Mother came out here 4 times (2 weeks each) to take care of me. My Dad and his wife came a couple of times too. Many friends and other family members as well. I was so blessed. I'd gladly repeat my Journey to have that time w/ my Mother again. Our time together was so special. My Mother is also a Survivor. Lung Cancer. 5 years this year!

I was Stage 3C (!) - but it wasn't the cancer/chemo that nearly killed me - it was the chronic ascites. The paracentesis every week (for 10 months) was literally draining the life out of me, right along with all of the protein and nutrients. And I couldn't even muster the will or energy to eat to replace what was being taken from me. Long story, but near the end of my Journey (and my sanity) we went to Egypt. I touched the Pyramids and I was healed during the Silence of the Sun. Maybe I will look for that old email and post it here in my blog.

Now I understand that the 50 lb weight loss during chemo/ascites was mostly Lean Body Mass. And that my Leptin levels were destroyed, along with my Metabolism. So it's no wonder that I gained weight when I resumed normal eating. The Keto thread here at LCF has been a great source of enlightenment for me. Because until I learned this, I was really "down on myself" for gaining the weight. I was pretty depressed; guilty; sad; overwhelmed; embarrassed; etc. But now I feel like I’m back in control and in the “fat burning driver's seat”!

2008 is going to be The Year of Fitness for me!!!!!!!!!!!!

And how about you, Sarah? Please tell me about you and your path to wellness & fitness!
I was going to ask: How did you find me? But I see that we share a Butterfly Connection!

XO,
HB

[hummingbird11]

Dusty and I are “Eclipse Chasers” ~ he proposed marriage to me on Jaco Beach, Costa Rica during the July 11, 1991 total solar eclipse. Then we experienced the February 1998 total solar eclipse from a cruise ship on the Caribbean Sea, near Curacao. Then March 2006 in Sallum, Egypt, near the Libyan border.

(my favorite number both pre and post of July 11, 1991 was/is 11; my favorite time is 11:11)

All 3 Total Solar Eclipses were completely magical (360 degree sunsets w/ brilliant diamond rings) and I believe that I was “healed” in Egypt. I touched the Pyramids and prayed for health & strength during the Total Solar Eclipse; the Silence of the Sun.

The Tibetan Buddhists say: the ramifications of any actions performed during an Eclipse are greatly amplified and extend far into the future. So they suggest that people do meditation practices and other positive activities during Eclipses to benefit not only themselves but all sentient beings. It is a good time to focus one's mind and align with spirit, putting energy and thoughts into positive, healing and/or transformative possibilities for oneself, one’s family, community, and humanity.

During the Egypt Eclipse…in the Silence of the Sun…we asked for Healing (for everyone)…and we were completely Happy and at Peace.

In addition to stage 3C Ovarian Cancer, I endured a paracentesis procedure (stomach drain) every 10-14 days for 10 months, due to Chronic Ascites. I had my stomach drained for about the 100th time on March 22, 2006. We departed on our trip the very next day on March 23, 2006. We returned on April 7, 2006. I had a "drain" scheduled for April 8, 2006, Well I cancelled that appt, and I've never needed a stomach drain appt since!

XO,
HB

-----Original Message-----
From: HB
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 2:47 PM
Subject: Egypt and Greece 2006 PhotoShow

Dear Ovarian Cancer Support Group,

I hope you will enjoy this beautiful representation of our 36 hours in Spain + 7 days in Egypt + 7 days in the Greek Islands!! (Thanks to my creative and wonderful husband, Dusty!!)

And I hope it will give you some inspiration, especially during the dark days. Honestly, I never would have believed I would ever feel this good again. For many long months, I seriously thought we would have to cancel this Eclipse Trip that we began planning a year before I was diagnosed. We’d booked the Eclipse Tour in 2004.

But even tho we'd had the Eclipse Tour booked for almost two years, I actually confirmed our Airline Tickets on the very day I was diagnosed w/ Ovarian Cancer: May 13, 2005. It was a symbol of my desire to triumph over Cancer. Right after the Oncologist left my hospital room, Mom went to the chapel, Hubby went for a walk, and I called American Airlines! It was very symbolic for me. I felt like I really needed to plan for, and go on the trip. FOR SO MANY REASONS. Of course, at that time, I had no clue as to what my Journey had in store for me. Ignorance was truly bliss!

I’m so glad we bought travel insurance and were able to wait until the last possible minute to decide to cancel/keep! Literally. I got my stomach drained again on March 22, 2006. We departed on March 23, 2006. I’m so glad we did this. Even tho it was difficult at times and even more difficult to convince my doctors to let me go + write-up all the paperwork I would need in case of paracentesis or other procedure or emergency encountered overseas, (I had to carry a binder full of paperwork + a backpack FULL of Rx) - it was a much-needed respite from all the hospital stays, doctor appts, tests, etc. And the adventure of a lifetime!!!!!

I hope and pray for the day that every single one of you will enjoy a similar happiness and freedom.
See you all very soon. XO, HB

Now turn up your speakers and enjoy the show!!
Oh and as you can see, I now have a bit of HAIR on my head!

Watch show: Egypt and Greece 2006 - PhotoShow Circle


-----Original Message-----
From: HB
Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 7:22 PM
Subject: The Tibetan Buddhists say...

FYI, my "drain" went well today, we worked hard to get every last drop out of me (2.1 liters) so we are ON the plane tomorrow!!!!! :-)

The Tibetan Buddhists say that the ramifications of any actions performed during an Eclipse are greatly amplified and extend far into the future…

So they suggest that people do meditation practices and other positive activities during Eclipses to benefit not only themselves but all sentient beings. It is a good time to focus one's mind and align with spirit, putting energy and thoughts into positive, healing and/or transformative possibilities for oneself, one¹s family, community, and humanity.

During the Eclipse…in the silence of the Sun…we will ask for Healing (for everyone)…and we will be at Peace.

xoxoxo
D&D

-----Original Message-----
From: HB
Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 6:59 PM
Subject: Eclipse Dates

YES, we are in a flurry of activity to get EVERYTHING practically AND medically necessary ready for our trip. It's amazing how much more planning my "need to be drained" adds to the overall planning process (almost overwhelming) but it will be completely worth it IF we get to go. Still playing it by ear and still fully aware that we may still have to cancel at the last minute. We did buy travel insurance this time, thank gawd!

Trip Plan: Egypt and Greece – 2 weeks - March 23 to April 7.

We already cancelled the 3rd week in Italy. Just too long for me to be away. I can usually only go 10-14 days without a "drain".

I am anxious and excited. Afraid to go, but afraid not to go.

I was drained on Feb 15 (3 liters) and March 1 (2 liters) - today is March 9 and I am already "ripe" again, ugh. I have a drain scheduled for tomorrow, March 10 - and another one set for March 20 and March 22 and April 10.

We've had the Eclipse tour booked for almost two years, but we confirmed the actual airline tickets on May 13, 2005 - the day I was diagnosed w/ Ovarian Cancer. Right after the Oncologist left my hospital room. Mom went to the Chapel and I called American Airlines! So it’s symbolic. I feel like I really need to go on this trip. FOR SO MANY REASONS.

We saw the Total Solar Eclipse in 1991 in Costa Rica - MAGICAL!!!
We saw the Total Solar Eclipse in 1998 in Curacao - SPECTACULAR!!!

This is the travel company we're using to see the Total Solar Eclipse on March 29, 2006 in Egypt:

(We're just doing the 4-day tour and doing everything else, including one day/night in Madrid, 3 more days in Egypt + a week in Greece, on our own...)

Egypt Total Solar Eclipse Welcome Page - March 2006


per Dusty:

2007 - No eclipses at all.

2008 - Eclipse in Russia and Northern Greenland – way North and only 2 minutes long.

2009 - Eclipse in the middle of the Pacific- no where near any land, except China. They’ll likely have cruises for that one...so that’s a big maybe.

July 11th, 2010 (19 years since our first one on July 11th, 1991) is crossing Easter Island. We're really hoping to do this one too!! :-)

April 8th, 2024 - Dallas, Texas will be right in the path for a Total Solar Eclipse - so mark your calendars and hope to see you all there!! :-)

xoxoxo
D&D

[hummingbird11]

my personal CKD macros:

6 days per week:
1600-1800 Calories (as high as 2200; not lower than 1200)
30g Net Carbs (if necessary, add 20g after workouts only; cut-off is 3 hours before bed)
120g Protein (minimum to keep from losing LBM)
50-65% Fat

1 day per week:
4000 Calories max
450 Carbs max
120g Protein (?)
Very Low Fat


May 5 ~ LC

calories ..... fiber ..... carbs ..... protein ...... fat
1980 .......... 25 …...... 39 ……..... 99 ......... 129
............................... 9% …...... 23% …......68%

May 6 ~ LC

calories ..... fiber ..... carbs ..... protein ....... fat
1711 ...........15 …...... 45 …….... 129 .......... 99
............................... 8% …...... 34% …...... 58%

May 7 ~ LC:

calories ..... fiber ..... carbs ..... protein ....... fat
1882 .......... 15 …...... 22 ……..... 136 ......... 123
............................... 2% …....... 32% …..... 66%

May 8 ~ LC

calories ..... fiber ..... carbs ..... protein ........ fat
1655 .......... 10 …...... 30 …….....124 ........... 95
............................... 5% …..... 35% …........ 60%

May 9 ~ Refeed 1 (PLANNED)

calories ..... fiber ..... carbs ..... protein ........ fat
2083 .......... 24 …...... 220……......69 ........... 57
............................... 50% …..... 17% …...... 33%

May 10 ~ Refeed 2 (WHOOPS!)

calories ..... fiber ..... carbs ..... protein ........ fat
2140........... 26 …...... 141…...... 113 ............97
............................... 26% ….... 25% …....... 49%

May 11 ~ LC

calories ..... fiber ..... carbs ..... protein ........ fat
1490........... 12 …....... 28……......75 .............77
................................ 6% …..... 28% …....... 66%

May 12 ~ LC

calories ..... fiber ..... carbs ..... protein ........ fat
1629........... 12 …....... 30……......138........... 90
................................ 5% …...... 39% …...... 56%

Today's macros were good. I need to repeat today! I think I'm getting closer to finding the right balance that works for me. I was completely satisfied on the Calories/Carbs today - never hungry. But I didn't get to workout today, so that's a factor to consider. Protein was perfect. But I want more fiber in my diet. Still tweaking. I will get there. Had a good trip to the Health Food Store today. Got lots of good stuff. Aloe Vera Juice; Chlorophyll; Psyllium; Natural Calm Magnesium Citrate; Jay Robb's PP; Kefir; Yogurt; Bee Pollen; EVCO; Arrowhead Mills Organic Valencia PB; etc.

Tomorrow, I will start having a Fawn Shake for Lunch to see how that works for me. I think it will help me "up" my fiber needs and solve my problem of not being hungry for Dinner till 9pm!

Work is waaay too busy. Crunch time for Hawaii prep. Not enough hours in the day. This is going to be a looong week and it will fly by waaay too quick (if that makes any sense!) In fact, I think the rest of May is going to be a blur. Time to put pedal to the metal. And remember to BREATHE.

Meanwhile, today my border collie had a little toe amputated on his right rear paw It's going for biopsy and I pray it's not the unthinkable. My Murphy. Poor guy. Sweet Puppy Dog. I'm gonna go kiss his big wet nose now.

FAWN SHAKE
4 cups veggies organic, kale, cabbage, collard, chard of color, spinach, broccoli
1 cup yogurt and/or kefir
1/2 cup aloe vera juice
1/2 cup frozen berries
2 Tbsp peanut butter (I'm going to leave this out & add 1 scoop of PP + Tbsp of Organic Psyllium Husk)
2 Tbsp flaxseed meal
1 Tbsp. chlorophyll
1 Tbsp coconut oil
1 Tbsp bee pollen (local for allergy relief)
1 raw egg

blend and enjoy!

[hummingbird11]

I'm not from Camp A or B. I'm from Camp C:

"I was your typical overeater; made relatively healthy choices (no fast food); but waaaaay too many carbs. Cereal; Pasta; Potatoes; Bread; Sugar; etc. Too many high glycemic fruits (bananas!) and too much wine (every night w/ dinner)."

I was Vegetarian for 10+ years ~ I'm sure the carb choices & fake meats contributed to my weight gain. Oh and I'm an emotional eater too. Mostly when I'm stressed or overly tired.

Then came cancer/chemo/ascites which equaled a 40 lb weight loss in 4 months (no Exercise) ~ so it was mostly LBM ~ which I have since learned (here at LCF) destroyed my Leptin levels ~ so when I resumed eating normal & "healthy" over a year later ~ I re-gained weight quickly (what I lost + 15 lbs more)!

175 lbs = 30 lbs overweight at my highest ever.

Hubby and I adore fine food and fine wine. But we must find a healthy balance that works for our lifestyle.

I am very interested in your theory!
XO,
HB

Originally Posted by JerseyGirl1969

I wonder how many like me are "out there", so please tell me what camp you come from:

"I was your typical overeater and made poor choices, lived on fast food, etc."

"I was an undereater, but I ate a lot of carbs."

State how much overweight you were when you started.

I have a theory and want to see if it's true.

[hummingbird11]

I see this question come up a lot ~ so I gathered all of the informative posts that I've recently seen on the subject (many thanks to ALL of the Posters!) ~ here's a summary for anyone interested ~ enjoy!


Per this Post:
Question for those of you who use raw eggs in your shakes
You have a better chance of getting hit by lightning, than you do of getting a tainted raw egg, IF...IF...IF, you keep them cold. The danger comes from bringing them to room temperature (or into the temperature "danger zone"). For example, a Caesar salad that's made with coddled eggs is not as safe. As long as you are keeping them refrigerated, and using them while they're still cold, they will be fine.

The Health Benefits of Raw Eggs:
The Butterfly Connection

Post + 2 Interesting Articles:
Fresh Eggs! Yum!

Flax seed/meal as a carcinogen?
According to the American Journal of Epidemiology, an outbreak of Salmonella typhimurium in Alaska was traced to food taken home from restaurants...

HB's Favorite Breakfast ~ Egg Cream Frappuccino
Here's my Recipe. I find that I MUST add coconut oil AND protein powder or I just don't stay full on an EC as a meal replacement.

3 organic free-range/cage-free eggs (fresh!)
2 oz (1/4 cup) organic heavy whipping cream *
8 oz coffee ice cubes (brewed strong!) *
1 scoop Jay Robb's whey protein powder (chocolate or any flavor)
splash of Torani or DaVinci SF syrup (french vanilla or any flavor)
1-2 Tbsp organic extra virgin coconut oil (melted)

blend/froth eggs first; add cream and blend/froth again
(makes it fluffy!)
add the rest of the ingredients in the order above; add melted CO last.

* Sometimes I substitute Almond Breeze or Atkins Advantage Shake for the coffee/cream + you can use any SF syrup under the rainbow of flavors!

There are a ZILLION other yummy EC Recipes posted here:
*Slim & Sexy by Memorial Day* *Egg Cream Challenge*
Just please avoid the SF jello & SF diet sodas & Crystal Lite (aspartame) ~ can stall weight loss & bad for your brain. See the Sweet Misery Thread for "real-life" examples from LCF'ers.

Have fun!

[hummingbird11]

Well, I'm completely discouraged & disgusted with myself.

For the past 3 months, I've been working so hard to eat right & track what I eat + I've been even MORE diligent over the past 2 weeks - esp the past 10 days (see Post #65).

But as someone told me yesterday, it seems that for every step I take forward, I also take 2 steps backward.

Esp since both of my refeeds have NOT been executed correctly. The 1st one (5/2) was a complete disaster with regard to fat % vs. carbs/calories. I was clueless.

The 2nd one (5/10) was planned much better, but I still need to lower the fat % plus the 24-hour refeed got spread over 48-hours. Because I ate half of my pizza on Friday for dinner + the other half for lunch on Saturday. I got cocky with my carbs. Mistake.

So here I am ~ teetering back & forth, back & forth, back & forth ~ between 163 lbs and 165 lbs. Arrrgg.
I REALLY want to get to 155 lbs ~ and SOON! Like by June 6th would be REAL NICE.

So yesterday, with the advice of a trusted friend, I decided to do a "Jump Start".
And I was doing REALLY WELL until about 9:30pm...

I had a great breakfast: a huge "Fawn Shake", chock full of 4 cups of "greens" + double PP (50g) + LOTS of other good, healthy stuff ~ YUM.

Lunch was typical Atkins fare: 1 hardboiled egg; 2 oz white cheddar; 1 uncured frank. Later I had a cup of coffee w/ 2 Tbsp heavy cream.

Skipped dinner due to a 7pm meeting that ran much later than expected. Got home at 9:30pm and noshed while I worked on multiple deadlines until almost 2am. May is muy loco at my job and June doesn't look much better. I can see I'll be taking my laptop on vacation in early June.

Anyway, my "nosh" included:
1 glass red wine; 1 oz of cheddar; 1 big bite of broccoli slaw; handful of strawberries, 1 square of low carb dark chocolate; 1 Tbsp organic Valencia PB ~ not a HALF Tbsp; a WHOLE Tbsp!

Oh, but it didn't end there. I only wish! I finished with the Pièce de résistance: a half sammy at approx 1am ~ it was LC flaxseed bread w/ organic Valencia PB - but full SUGAR raspberry jam!

Yikes. That jar of jam is the ONLY refined sugar that remains in this house; I can see that it must GO NOW too.

Since 3/24 ~ typically I don't drink during the work week (save it for Friday/Saturday nights) - but last night I WANTED a glass of wine. And of course, that led to the noshing. Double Arrrgg.

I don't even want to add it ALL up! But I know that I will anyway...

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

[b]
I REALLY want to get to 155 lbs ~ and SOON! Like by June 6th would be REAL NICE.

How bad do you want it?

You gotta want it more than wine,
chocolate,
jelly,
peanut butter
....life.

How bad do you really want it?

[hummingbird11]

you're right. YOU'RE - SO - VERY - RIGHT.

I just printed 10 copies of this Post & hung 'em all over the fridge & house!

Yeahhh. I needed this kick in the pants. Duh!
????? HOW BAD DO I REALLY WANT IT ??????
3 more weeks till 6/6 ~ I CAN DO THIS !!!

I have to keep my eye on the ball and stay on track, even (esp) when it's tough.

Thanks, T.

Originally Posted by WATCH-ME-SHRINK

How bad do you want it?

You gotta want it more than wine,
chocolate,
jelly,
peanut butter
....life.

How bad do you really want it?

[feather319]

Don't be discouraged! I am in the same boat as you. You and Twyla are so awesome. I'm starting a blog on LCF. Getting to know you this last week has been amazing. After seeing that you started a journal and after reading Twyla's, I'm going to confess my thoughts and feelings to not let food control me anymore. Thanks so much for sharing. Here is my blog:
Low Carb Friends - Feathers Life

Want to start this challenge together and buddy up?

[hummingbird11]

Hi Diana! I was thrilled to see your post in my Butterfly Blog (!) and very happy to see that you began a Blog to document your thoughts & feelings as you finally end this negative relationship with food. Bravo!

I visited your Blog last night and again this morning.

Did you know that both your low/high weights (155/168) - at 5'10" - your BMI is completely NORMAL!!??

We need to work on some self-love techniques for you girlfriend! You are beautiful on the outside, and on the inside - the only one that does NOT seem to realize it ... is YOU.

YES MA'AM! Let's Buddy-UP! I'm so glad that our paths crossed.

XO,
HB

Originally Posted by feather319

Don't be discouraged! I am in the same boat as you. You and Twyla are so awesome. I'm starting a blog on LCF. Getting to know you this last week has been amazing. After seeing that you started a journal and after reading Twyla's, I'm going to confess my thoughts and feelings to not let food control me anymore. Thanks so much for sharing. Here is my blog:
Low Carb Friends - Feathers Life

Want to start this challenge together and buddy up?

[hummingbird11]

~ I weighed-in at 163 lbs today, May 15.
~ I will re-start Induction tomorrow, May 16. (my daily macros will be my guide)
~ No alcohol for 2 weeks (not even on the w/e) until my 45th birthday on May 30.
~ I will resist the urge to weigh again until May 31.
~ I will imbibe (responsibly!) on May 30 & May 31; then back on Induction June 1-5.
~ My goal is to be down to 150-155 lbs by June 6.
~ June 6-15 (in Hawaii) will be LC as possible + minimal alcohol + lots of Sun & Fun!
~ June 16 I will resume CKD.

XO,
HB

[pri17cess72]

Just stopping by to say Hi!

[feather319]

You're doing great on planning your macros! What do you use to record your food?

I know I"m a healthy weight but my goal is to get to a lower body fat %. I am 20.8% and want to get to 15-18%. Last year I was 14%. Of the 10 pounds I gained this past year, all 10 was fat! That is what the trainer at my gym told me.

What's fawn's shake taste like? Fawn is soooo smart! Do you have the nutritional info? It doesn't look like it tastes very good but that doesn't matter if it is healthy. I sometimes drink Apple Cidar Vinegar right out of the glass bottle! Talk about yuck.

[hummingbird11]

Me & Murphy (my amazing border collie) are headed to our 2nd agility class this morning! Then lots of errands today. Then me & hubby will grill dinner on the deck again. Last night the hot summer night was amazing & relaxing. I had a low carb beer w/ my pizza last night and am starting my No Alcohol Induction TODAY. We has some very stressful news on Thursday (our 20 year anniversary of meeting each other on May 15, 1988) that derailed our plans to go out & celebrate and caused a very sleepless night too. We handled it with intelligent strength & grace & mutual support of each other - I was so proud of us & feel that it was a true testament of our love + a wonderful way to celebrate our anniversary after all! And I did not "stress eat" either - yay!

Life is good.

[hummingbird11]

Hey Miss Feather! How ya doin'?

Thanks! Well, I created an excel spreadsheet with a worksheet tab for each week. I enter the TOTAL of each day's macros into FitDay to get the final percentages. I prefer keeping my food lists in Excel over FitDay; just easier for me. I'd be happy to share my spreadsheet with ya. Just let me know.

I hear ya on lower BF%. I want that too! I'm at 30% right now.

Would love to be 20-25%. I think aiming for a reasonably lower BF% is a good goal. I just hope you won't worry too much about your actual body weight. When you're changing the composition of your body, those numbers on the scale are pretty meaningless. So don't be a slave to the scale.

Besides, you're young & beautiful & muscular!

PS: The Fawn Shake was pretty tasty! There was one funky taste I didn't care for; I may try to isolate that and leave it out next time. I haven't yet tallied the macros of my slightly revised version of Fawn's Shake Recipe - when I do that tomorrow (or Monday) I will share the info with you. You sound like me, I'd probably eat cardboard if it had amazing nutritional value! But ACV right out of the bottle?? WHY??

Originally Posted by feather319

You're doing great on planning your macros! What do you use to record your food?

I know I"m a healthy weight but my goal is to get to a lower body fat %. I am 20.8% and want to get to 15-18%. Last year I was 14%. Of the 10 pounds I gained this past year, all 10 was fat! That is what the trainer at my gym told me.

What's fawn's shake taste like? Fawn is soooo smart! Do you have the nutritional info? It doesn't look like it tastes very good but that doesn't matter if it is healthy. I sometimes drink Apple Cider Vinegar right out of the glass bottle! Talk about yuck.

[feather319]

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

Hey Miss Feather! How ya doin'?

Thanks! Well, I created an excel spreadsheet with a worksheet tab for each week. I enter the TOTAL of each day's macros into FitDay to get the final percentages. I prefer keeping my food lists in Excel over FitDay; just easier for me. I'd be happy to share my spreadsheet with ya. Just let me know.

I hear ya on lower BF%. I want that too! I'm at 30% right now.

Would love to be 20-25%. I think aiming for a reasonably lower BF% is a good goal. I just hope you won't worry too much about your actual body weight. When you're changing the composition of your body, those numbers on the scale are pretty meaningless. So don't be a slave to the scale.

Besides, you're young & beautiful & muscular!

PS: The Fawn Shake was pretty tasty! There was one funky taste I didn't care for; I may try to isolate that and leave it out next time. I haven't yet tallied the macros of my slightly revised version of Fawn's Shake Recipe - when I do that tomorrow (or Monday) I will share the info with you. You sound like me, I'd probably eat cardboard if it had amazing nutritional value! But ACV right out of the bottle?? WHY??

I'm great, thanks for asking! You'll make that 20% soon enough. Right now I'm am soooo excited about raw food. i'm going to star